The Biocidal Products Regulations 2001

Regulations 11(6) and 12(8)

SCHEDULE 5 MATTERS IN RESPECT OF WHICH ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED ON THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF AN AUTHORISATION OR A REGISTRATION OF A BIOCIDAL PRODUCT

1.  Directions for use of the biocidal product in question, including its dose rate expressed in metric units.

2.  Particulars of any likely direct or indirect adverse side effects and any directions for first-aid.

3.  Directions for safe disposal of the biocidal product in question and its packaging, including any prohibition on the re-use of packaging.

4.  The period of time needed for the biocidal effect.

5.  The interval to be observed between—

(a) applications of the biocidal product;

(b) application and the next use of the article, material or substance treated by the biocidal product; or

(c) application and the next access by humans or animals to the area where the biocidal product has been used,

including particulars of decontamination means and measures and duration of necessary ventilation of treated areas.

6.  Particulars for adequate cleaning of equipment.

7.  Particulars concerning precautionary measures during use, storage and transport, such as personal protective equipment to be used, measures for protection against fire, covering of furniture, removal of food and feedingstuff and directions to prevent animal exposure to the biocidal product in question.

8.  Information on any specific dangers to the environment, including protection of non-target organisms and avoidance of contamination of water.